New York Parade by Michael Brand. For Concert Band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Hor). Band Music. Platinum Band Series. Grade 3. Score only. Duration 5:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.S11192).
In June 1997 I was in New York and had a free weekend. On Sunday morning I was awoken early by a great deal of banging and saw that barriers and roadblocks had been erected throughout Central Park. Why?I soon heard the answer: a great parade. When the Americans put together a parade they really mean it! This one lasted 3 hours and brought the center of New York to a standstill. Bands, dancers and choirs marched past in celebration of the Jewish faith.New York Parade is completely original but its starting point in my imagination was a marching band, a choir and Broadway. The marching band starts in the distance, passes by and as it moves away we hear the next block of performers singing, almost chanting, a hymn (called "Jewish Song"). The groups suddenly turn into Broadway, as a song from an imaginary show intervenes but then the band and choir return in counterpoint and all three themes come together.

La Virgen de la Macarena by Traditional. Arranged by David Marlatt. For 6 Trumpets. Brass - Large Cornet (Trumpet) Ensemble. Eighth Note Publications. Latin. Duration 00:03:20. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-TE23101).
ISBN 1554725216. Latin.
La Virgin de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Raphael Mendez. This version features a solo trumpet accompanied by 3 trumpets and 2 flugel horns and percussion. All the flashy pyrotechnics in the original solo part are present with the supporting sound being trumpets rather than brass quintet, band or orchestra. In setting the tone for this arrangement a short introduction is included which quotes Bizet’s Carmen and features a short cadenza and some requisite high notes. A guaranteed audience favourite!

Mexican Hat Dance by Traditional. Arranged by David Marlatt. For 4 Trombones. Brass - Trombone Quartet; Quartet. Eighth Note Publications. Latin. Duration 00:01:45. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-TQ2714).
ISBN 1554731828. Latin.
The famous Mexican Hat Dance is a traditional melody that has been used extensively in movie scores. This arrangement has used several creative compositional devices to make it more rhythmically and melodically interesting. The use of 3/4 interspersed occasionally throughout the piece breaks up the 6/8 feel. The form is simple - a short introduction, the melody [A] repeats several times; the [B] section starts slowly and dramatically (with clapping at the appropriate moments) accelerating, leading back to the [A] melody. What is interesting in this recap is that the two major themes are played simultaneously.

Tango Maria by Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909). Arranged by David Marlatt. For Brass Quintet. Brass Ensemble - Quintet; Masterworks. Eighth Note Publications. Romantic. Duration 00:03:05. Published by Eighth Note Publications (AP.81-BQ2065).
This Spanish piece was originally written for guitar. It might sound like a stretch to arrange a piece from guitar to brass quintet but this really works! The flavour is preserved and the parts are not too difficult. Cup mutes in the trumpet parts add a different colour to echo the horn/trombone duet sound. Add something different to your next concert.